Obituaries

Jan 9, 2019

June Rose Zell Crabtree of Wilmington, NC passed away on January 9, 2019.

She was preceded in death by her Father, Edward Martin Zell; her Mother, Ada Louise Lusby Crabtree; her Step-father, John Clarence Crabtree; her Grandmother, Bessie McGlincy; her Grandfather, Harry James Lusby; and her Husband, Floyd Clyde Crabtree.

June was born in Washington,...

Jan 9, 2019

Herman Bob Piner, age 96, passed away on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at Vidant Duplin Hospital.

He was born on January 12, 1922 in Pender County and was the son of the late Carl and Etta Piner.

Mr. Piner proudly served his country in US Navy.

Surviving is his sweet wife, Delphine Gurganious...

Jan 8, 2019

Marian Anebelle James of Maple Hill, NC passed gently from her earthly life on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at Ashe Gardens Memory Care in Burgaw.

She was born September 14, 1935 in Maple Hill, daughter of the late Joshua Stuart and Lalage Shull James. Also remembered is her brother, Richard S. James and brother-in-law, James Burroughs, Sr.,...

Jan 7, 2019

Mrs. Elizabeth Brown Sellers, 94, of Wallace passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, January 7, 2019.

She was born on August 8, 1924 in Brevard, NC; the daughter of the late John and Callie Brown. She was predeceased by her husband Howell Sellers and three brothers, John Brown, Jr., Lawrence Brown and Dwight Brown.

Jan 6, 2019

Shirley Hadnott Rivenbark, 88, of Wallace, left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Sunday, January 6, 2019 surrounded by her children.

She was born on July 4, 1930 in Wayne County; the daughter of the late Guy Webster and Margaret Hill Hadnott.  Also lovingly remembered is her husband of 61 years, Harris Earl Rivenbark, Sr.;...

Jan 4, 2019

Colon Kenneth (Ken) Johnson, 75, of Wilmington, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, January 4, 2019, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born on March 30, 1943, in Apex, North Carolina to the late Colon and Loretta (Fowler) Johnson.  Ken is survived by his loving wife, Jessie Rogers Johnson, and their three sons, Christopher Kenneth Johnson and...

Jan 4, 2019

Sylvia Anne Kornegay Miller, 72, of Goldsboro and formerly of Rocky Point passed from her earthly life on Friday, January 4, 2019 at her home.

She was born February 28, 1946 in Duplin County, the daughter of the late Homer and Mary Jane Grady Kornegay. Anne was preceded in death by her husband, Hoyte Gene Miller, in...

Jan 1, 2019

Glenda Susie Anna Lewis, 71, of Willard passed gently from her earthly life on Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at the Laurels of Pender.

She was born July 2, 1947 in Burgaw and was raised by her beloved parents, Joe and Alice Rivenbark, who are now both deceased. Also, lovingly remembered is a grandson and sister, who both...

Jan 1, 2019

Anisia Nativida Serra Matthews, 87, of Willard has found rest after a valiant struggle against the ravages of Alzheimer's on Tuesday, January 1, 2019.

She was born on December 25, 1931 in Santiago Cuba; the daughter of the late Nicholas and Gilda Perez Serra.  She was also predeceased by her brother, Armado Serra.

Anisia is...

Dec 24, 2018

Jimmy Jones, age 70, of Wallace left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Monday, December 24, 2018 from Vidant Greenville Medical Center.

He was born on November 24, 1948 in Conway, SC to the late Curtis and Luvine Hodge Jones.  Jimmy was also predeceased by his brother, Johnny Jones and sister, Doris Elaine Jones.

Dec 23, 2018

Margaret Tew Warren, age 88, of Wilmington passed away December 23, 2018.

She was born on April 10, 1930 in Sampson County.

Preceded in death by her husband, R.C. Warren Jr.

She is survived by her son, Richard Warren, her daughter, Connie W. Vigus, (Don), her grandsons, Warren Vigus (Mandy) and Skyler Vigus...

Dec 23, 2018

Marian Ann Tokar, age 85, of Wilmington, NC passed away December 23, 2018.

Marian was born on July 31, 1933 to the late Joseph and Cecelia Barstis. She was born and raised in Pittsburgh before moving to North Carolina. Marian was a loving wife, mother and Mimi.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Dec 21, 2018

Jasper "Jack" Glenn Ezzell, 75, of Burgaw passed gently from his earthly life on Friday, December 21, at his home.

He was born July 30, 1943 in Duplin County, the son of the late Curtis Hooks Ezzell and Lydia Gertrude Hargrove Ezzell. Also, preceding Jack in death are his brothers, Joe, Zara and Huey Ezzell and sister,...

Dec 18, 2018

Jamie Darlene Spearman, 57, of Wallace left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Tuesday, December 18, 2018.

She was born on November 23, 1961 in Duplin County and was the daughter of Nellie Moore Spearman of Teachey and the late James Thomas Spearman. In addition to her father, Jamie was also predeceased by her grandson,...

Dec 17, 2018

Myra Zehrbach Flynn, 97, of Wilmington and formerly of Rose Hill left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Monday, December 17, 2018.

She was born on February 23, 1921 in Selma, AL and was the daughter of the late William Lee and Myrtle Brown Passaro. She was also predeceased by her husbands, Reginald Zehrbach and...

Dec 16, 2018

Cynthia "Cindy" Marie Robinson Padgett 62, of Wallace left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Sunday, December 16, 2018.

She was born on January 24, 1956 and was the daughter of the late George F. and Katherine Elizabeth Forney Robinson.

Surviving is her best friend and devoted husband of 41 years, Jerry H....

Dec 15, 2018

Harold "Bill" Lynn Lunsford, Sr., 81, of Rocky Point passed peacefully at home with his beloved family at his side. He was born February 28, 1937 in Pender County, the son of the late Gurley and Geneva Bonham Lunsford. Also, lovingly remembered is their daughter, Linda Sellars; brother, Morris Lunsford and sister, Ruby Rivenbark, all who preceded Bill in...

Dec 11, 2018

Larry Gene Gray, 64, of Rocky Point passed from his earthly life on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center surrounded with love and his family. He was born May 30, 1954 in Burgaw, the son of the late John Ivey Gray and Dorothy Crews Gray. Also remembered is Larry's wife, Irene Gray, who preceded him...

Dec 3, 2018

Girlene Mildred Woodcock, 88, of Wilmington, NC passed away December 3, 2018 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

Mildred was preceded in death by her husband John Woodcock Sr., son, John Woodcock Jr., and daughter, Linda McLain. Mildred is survived by daughter, Wanda price of Leland and sister, Peggy Meeks, of Wilmington. Also, Mildred is survived by...

Dec 2, 2018

Walter Franklin Baltezegar, age 78, of Wilmington, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 2, 2018.

He was born August 16, 1940 in Wilmington to the late Walter Vance Baltezegar and Dorothy Mae Stokley Baltezegar. He married the love of his life, Frances, and together they raised three children Keith, Brent,...